Sustainable Principles

Leaders in green building in Austin, Texas, and active members of the City of Austin Green Building Program since 1992, Images Of... has completed four five-star rated homes, most recently the Kennedy Residence, the third house that architect, Elliot Johnson, AIA has designed for Paul and Teresa Kennedy. In addition, architectural drawings for six additional five-star residences have been finalized including the Tocco Residence and the Hanson Residence. (Only 35 homes have been rated five-star during the last eight years.)

2007 turned out to be another exciting year. Elliot Johnson, AIA, was selected by a new sustainable production builder, Green Builders, in Austin to be their Green Sciences Consultant. Green Builders will be one of the first production builders to build only five-star rated homes, their ultimate goal to builder 600-1,000 green homes a year. The homes will also be rated through the EPA's Energy Star program. Georgetown to get first Green subdivision (Austin American-Statesman)

Builder Concentrates on Green Homes and Communities (AIA Architect)

The New Year promises to be equally excited. Late in 2007, Images Of... was selected to design two homes for the upcoming HBA Parade of Homes. This Parade of homes is unique. With assitance from Elliot Johnson, AIA, the HBA and the community of Rough Hollow committed to doing the first Austin HBA Parade of homes that will feature six, five-star rated homes. In Late 2008 Images Of... will be featured in an issue of Natural Home, as well as being featured in a book about Green Built Homes, to be published by Random House.

Green Projects

Greeneisen Residence Under Construction New
2008 Parade of Homes Under Construction New
2008 Parade of Homes Under Construction New
Kennedy Residence #3 Under Construction
Tocco Residence Design complete 2007
Johnson/Chronister Residence Completed 2005
Cope Residence Completed 2005
Seiler Residence Completed 2004
Demers Residence Completed 2000
   Jackson Residence Completed 2003
                                 Schlageter Residence Design completed 2006
      Green Residence Completed 2002
      Cook Residence Design Completed 2002
           Lanzilotti Residence Completed 2002

Why build Green?

Information Pages

Consumer Reports

Green building attempts to construct homes that are energy efficient, healthy, neighborhood conscious, and environmentally friendly. Sustainability makes environmental sense.

However, personal circumstances, desires and goals provide the foundation for each project, and budget is a primary consideration. Green building does not necessitate greater cost. Although upfront costs are sometimes greater for green features, cost savings accumulate quickly.

Images Of... has extensive knowledge and experience in providing 'green' recommendations that work. We know what techniques have proven track records demonstrating environmental savings, while being cost effective and long lasting. And we know the difference between materials and techniques that sound environmentally sensitive, but are ineffective, and those that truly provide a sustainable solution.

Principal, Elliot H. Johnson attends relevant seminars and workshops regularly to keep abreast of new and improved green building techniques and practices.

Sustainable and green building principles and practices truly inspire our work. We actively encourage use of innovative building methods and materials particularly Rammed Earth and Integrated Concrete Forms (ICF's), as well as Rainwater Harveting. Educating our clients on the options available enables us to incorporate the green features which best meet the client's goals, vision and budget.

Green Features

A number of green features are incorporated into our designs including:

Design

Site-specific designs

Advantageous orientation

Large overhangs and covered porches

Innovative wall systems

Materials

Recycled materials

Salvaged materials

Durable materials

Engineered trusses

Energy

Design team designed

Operable thermal chimney

High quality windows with Low-E Glass

Cooling system sized by Manual J based on actual design specification and orientation

Duct installation to City of Austin Energy Code

Ceiling fans in all major rooms

Roof radiant barrier

Continuous soffit and ridge vent

Entire system designed and tested by Home Performance specialist

Compact fluorescent fixture

Health & Safety

Low-Voc paints and adhesives

Natural materials where possible

Hard-surface flooring

Formaldehyde free insulation

Low impact pesticides or integrated pest system

Water

Water conserving fixtures

Water conserving appliances

Natural landscaping preserved

Xeriscape landscaping utilized

Rainwater systems

What is a five-star green building project? The City of Austin Green Building Program rates residences from one to five stars, a five-star rating reflecting optimal adherence to sustainability. (At the time the Demers Residence was rated, four-star was the highest rating.)

Images Of... rates each building project at no cost according to the City of Austin Green Building Program standards. Determining "how green" your home is gives you confidence in your contribution to protecting the environment and can be attractive to more environmentally sensitive consumers when selling your home.

For an example of the characteristics of a five-star green building project see: anatomy of a green building. Demers Residence

Cast Earth

Elliot Johnson, is pioneering the use of "Cast Earth" construction in Austin. The first two "Cast Earth" homes in Austin are complete, both rated five-star by the City of Austin Green Building Program (The Cope Residence completed June 2005 and the Johnson/Chronister Residence completed December 2005). Construction of our third completed "Cast Earth" house design, the Schlageter Residence is on hold.

Cast Earth, similar to Rammed Earth, produces an 18"-24" thick earthen wall with less labor and expense than Rammed Earth, yet producing an equally attractive exterior.


	Leaders in green building in Austin, Texas, and active members of the City of Austin Green Building Program since 1992, Images Of... has completed four five-star rated homes, most recently the Kennedy Residence, the third house that architect, Elliot Johnson, AIA has designed for Paul and Teresa Kennedy. In addition, architectural drawings for six additional five-star residences have been finalized including the Tocco Residence and the Hanson Residence. (Only 35 homes have been rated five-star during the last eight years.) 2007 turned out to be another exciting year. Elliot Johnson, AIA, was selected by a new sustainable production builder, Green Builders, in Austin to be their Green Sciences Consultant. Green Builders will be one of the first production builders to build only five-star rated homes, their ultimate goal to builder 600-1,000 green homes a year. The homes will also be rated through the EPA's Energy Star program. Georgetown to get first Green subdivision (Austin American-Statesman) Builder Concentrates on Green Homes and Communities (AIA Architect) The New Year promises to be equally excited. Late in 2007, Images Of... was selected to design two homes for the upcoming HBA Parade of Homes. This Parade of homes is unique. With assitance from Elliot Johnson, AIA, the HBA and the community of Rough Hollow committed to doing the first Austin HBA Parade of homes that will feature six, five-star rated homes. In Late 2008 Images Of... will be featured in an issue of Natural Home, as well as being featured in a book about Green Built Homes, to be published by Random House.	Green Projects Greeneisen Residence Under Construction New 2008 Parade of Homes Under Construction New 2008 Parade of Homes Under Construction New Kennedy Residence #3 Under Construction Tocco Residence Design complete 2007 Johnson/Chronister Residence Completed 2005 Cope Residence Completed 2005 Seiler Residence Completed 2004 Demers Residence Completed 2000 Jackson Residence Completed 2003 Schlageter Residence Design completed 2006 Green Residence Completed 2002 Cook Residence Design Completed 2002 Lanzilotti Residence Completed 2002

	*Why build Green?*
Information Pages Paint Rainwater Systems City of Austin Rebates Lot Evaluation Guide Consumer Reports Energy Efficient Washers Waterwise Toilets	Green building attempts to construct homes that are energy efficient, healthy, neighborhood conscious, and environmentally friendly. Sustainability makes environmental sense. However, personal circumstances, desires and goals provide the foundation for each project, and budget is a primary consideration. Green building does not necessitate greater cost. Although upfront costs are sometimes greater for green features, cost savings accumulate quickly. Images Of... has extensive knowledge and experience in providing 'green' recommendations that work. We know what techniques have proven track records demonstrating environmental savings, while being cost effective and long lasting. And we know the difference between materials and techniques that sound environmentally sensitive, but are ineffective, and those that truly provide a sustainable solution. Principal, Elliot H. Johnson attends relevant seminars and workshops regularly to keep abreast of new and improved green building techniques and practices. Sustainable and green building principles and practices truly inspire our work. We actively encourage use of innovative building methods and materials particularly Rammed Earth and Integrated Concrete Forms (ICF's), as well as Rainwater Harveting. Educating our clients on the options available enables us to incorporate the green features which best meet the client's goals, vision and budget. Green Features A number of green features are incorporated into our designs including: Design Site-specific designs Advantageous orientation Large overhangs and covered porches Innovative wall systems Materials Recycled materials Salvaged materials Durable materials Engineered trusses Energy Design team designed Operable thermal chimney High quality windows with Low-E Glass Cooling system sized by Manual J based on actual design specification and orientation Duct installation to City of Austin Energy Code Ceiling fans in all major rooms Roof radiant barrier Continuous soffit and ridge vent Entire system designed and tested by Home Performance specialist Compact fluorescent fixture Health & Safety Low-Voc paints and adhesives Natural materials where possible Hard-surface flooring Formaldehyde free insulation Low impact pesticides or integrated pest system Water Water conserving fixtures Water conserving appliances Natural landscaping preserved Xeriscape landscaping utilized Rainwater systems	*What is a five-star green building project?* The City of Austin Green Building Program rates residences from one to five stars, a five-star rating reflecting optimal adherence to sustainability. (At the time the Demers Residence was rated, four-star was the highest rating.) Images Of... rates each building project at no cost according to the City of Austin Green Building Program standards. Determining "how green" your home is gives you confidence in your contribution to protecting the environment and can be attractive to more environmentally sensitive consumers when selling your home. For an example of the characteristics of a five-star green building project see: anatomy of a green building.
	Cast Earth Elliot Johnson, is pioneering the use of "Cast Earth" construction in Austin. The first two "Cast Earth" homes in Austin are complete, both rated five-star by the City of Austin Green Building Program (The Cope Residence completed June 2005 and the Johnson/Chronister Residence completed December 2005). Construction of our third completed "Cast Earth" house design, the Schlageter Residence is on hold. Cast Earth, similar to Rammed Earth, produces an 18"-24" thick earthen wall with less labor and expense than Rammed Earth, yet producing an equally attractive exterior.